Kyiv after massive Russian missile strike. PHOTOS

On the night of Saturday, 23 May 2026, Russian forces launched a combined attack on Kyiv.

Photographs showing the horrific aftermath of the Russian Federation’s night-time attack on Kyiv were published by photographer Yevhen Maloletka, reports Censor.NET.

Consequences

What led up to this?

Earlier reports indicated a massive Russian strike on Kyiv: one person killed, over 20 injured, and significant damage in eight districts.
According to updated information, there are currently two fatalities and over 40 casualties in Kyiv. Three people are in a critical condition.
The Lukyanivska metro station is closed following a massive Russian shelling: there is damage.
The enemy also launched a massive attack on the Kyiv region with missiles and drones: there are casualties and damage across all districts.
According to Ignat, the enemy struck Bila Tserkva with an "Oreshnik".
It later emerged that two people had been killed in the Kyiv region as a result of the Russian attack, and an infant was among the injured.
In addition, Russian forces attacked the Kirovohrad region: buildings have been damaged.
In Cherkasy, a high-rise building was damaged, with 11 people injured.